Ford Brake Calipers

Helpful Information

1. What is a brake caliper?

Brake calipers are one of the essential components of vehicle brake systems. The calipers house the brake pads of your car. The brake calipers press and squeeze on the brake pads and clamp onto the brake rotors, producing friction to slow down or stop your car when you brake.

2. How long do brake calipers last?

Even though calipers are designed to be resilient to wear and tear, they will still deteriorate over time. Most calipers last between 75,000 to 100,000 miles. However, the longevity of your brake calipers can be affected by various factors like driving habits, road conditions, and the quality of your brake system.

3. How do brake calipers get damaged?

There are several ways calipers become damaged. Since braking generates a lot of heat, erratic temperature changes can cause your calipers to corrode. These drastic temperature changes are caused by the friction from the pads and rotors during braking, which can damage the calipers over time.

4. What are the signs of a bad brake caliper?

Worn-out calipers will create squealing noises when you hit your brake pedal or have brake fluid leaks that can cause corrosion. Also, if your vehicle is veering off to one side while you drive on a straight line or brake, your calipers might be damaged and need to be replaced.

5. How to replace brake calipers?

If you want to replace your calipers or any part of your brakes, you first need to lift your vehicle and dismount the wheels. Next, drain the brake fluid from your brake lines. Remove your old calipers and replace them with new ones. Make sure to bleed all four brakes after installing your new calipers before taking your car on the road. This ensures that your brake lines don’t have any air and allows your brake fluid to work safely and efficiently.